Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack.
Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants.
According to Tesla, each Megapack unit can store over 3.9 MWh of energy, which can power around 3,600 homes for an hour. The batteries are delivered fully assembled and ready to operate, allowing for fast installation and minimal maintenance. Equipped with a 20-year warranty, each Megapack is paired with its own inverter for greater efficiency and comes with over-the-air software updates for continuous improvement.
Megapacks are primarily aimed at utilities and large-scale commercial projects. They help balance renewable energy supply on the grid, discharge power during peak demand, and can even delay expensive grid infrastructure upgrades by storing power locally. Additionally, Megapacks aid in stabilizing voltage and frequency, assist in microgrid development, and support energy needs during system operator alerts.
Tesla’s commitment to safety is also reflected in the Megapack’s extensive fire testing, integrated safety features, and around-the-clock support, making it one of the most reliable and secure battery storage solutions on the market. This milestone reinforces Tesla’s role in supporting clean energy infrastructure and shaping a more sustainable future for energy.
In its recent third quarter, Tesla says it deployed deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage products. “The Energy business achieved another strong quarter with a record gross margin,” said Tesla. Also, the company noted its Lathrop Megafactory produced 200 Megapacks in a week, and “Powerwall deployments reached a record for the second quarter in a row as we continue to ramp Powerwall 3.”
